Waynedale History

The first edition of The Waynedale News came out on September 2nd, 1932. The name of the paper at that time was The Waynedale Press. Arden McCoy was the editor and the paper was a single sheet measuring 15X10 inches. Noble's Food Store was the main advertiser. They listed Hershey Cocoa at 1 pound for 17 cents and Camay Toilet Soap at 5 cents per bar. Potatoes were 7.5 cents a peck and 25 cents per bushel.

In a small corner of that first paper was a note from the local businessmen. It...

4-H programs began in response to young people and their need for a better agricultural education. In 1902, a large percent of Americans lived on farms. Organized outside of school, parents served as volunteer leaders along with educators to instruct the youth. No one individual is credited with originating the 4-H program. However, it was in 1902, that A. B. Graham, Superintendent of Schools in Clark County, Ohio, organized a boys' and girls' agriculture club.